Learn Why Knitting Patterns Depend On Gauge

Even though you may want to jump right in there and start using knitting patterns it is definitely a good idea to make a knitting gauge swatch. You don’t want skip this step, it’s not worth it. A single stitch in one inch can end up really making a big difference to the eventual size of an item from all knitting patterns. It seems like a chore but you need to just learn that you will be thankful in the end. Always knit the swatch in the stitch that you will use. Obviously different... Read more »

The Truth About Do It Yourself Furniture Refinishing

hear it all the time, the tone of semi disappointed do it yourselfers after they spend countless hours on their refinishing project “it doesn’t look like we hoped it would. Like so many other times in life, when good folks find themselves disappointed. It really isn’t their fault at all, all they did was read the brochure, and then the theater of the mind took over. I hear them say, “we followed the instructions to the letter, so why does it not look at all like we were hoping?” Here... Read more »

History of Standing Liberty Quarter

The radical change in our coinage that was taking place in the early 20th century was not quite done by 1916. With the new Lincoln cent and Buffalo nickel now in circulation, and changes to gold coinage, it was now time for a change in silver, specifically, the dime, quarter and half dollar to undergo a facelift and eliminate the uninteresting Barber designs. In late 1915 a design competition was announced to replace the designs on the dime, quarter and half dollar. In 1916, Mint Director Robert... Read more »

How to Master Knitting Instructions the Easy Way

I wanted to set out some basic knitting instructions as a refresher so here it is. All knitting instructions use basically two stitches, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Once you know these two knitting essentials you will be able to follow most knitting instructions which are just combinations or variations of these two stitches. Knitting Instructions for the Knit Stitch Once you have cast on, hold the knitting needle with the cast on stitches in your left hand. Push the point of the right... Read more »

Make A Sweater For Nothing With Free Knitting Patterns And Recycled Yarn

If you have been keeping up with the trend to use free knitting patterns for your knitting projects then you probably have been searching the internet for web sites offering them. It is not just by collecting free knitting patterns that you can save money. You need to look around your house for knitted items that you no longer use. Look at any old sweater and ask yourself if you still like the style, maybe you never really liked it in the first place. Maybe you still love the color or the texture... Read more »

How to Assemble a Liberty Head V Nickel Collection

The Liberty Nickel series makes a challenging, yet very doable, series to complete. The Liberty Nickel, commonly known as the “V” nickel for the Roman Numeral “V” on the reverse was officially produced from 1883 to 1912. Before you embark on your mission of completing a set of this series, you must first decide what type of collection you want to assemble and what your budget will be. For example, a complete collection of all coins from 1883 to 1912 (33 coins) retails for... Read more »

History of the Liberty ‘V’ Nickel

The Liberty Nickel, commonly known as the “V” nickel for the Roman Numeral “V” on the reverse was officially produced from 1883 to 1912. We use the word officially because one of the most famous coins of all is the 1913 Liberty Nickel which was produced under suspect circumstances. For more on the famous 1913 Liberty Nickel please refer to the article titled “History of the Famous 1913 Liberty Nickel”. In 1881, A. Loudon Snowden, Superintendent of the Philadelphia... Read more »

How Can I Buy Coins on eBay Without Getting Ripped Off?

EBay is the topic of many conversations in the coin collecting community. Amongst the collector community is the question of can I buy coins on eBay without getting ripped off. The answer is unequivocally YES. The caveat is to proceed with caution. In this article we will explore the things to look for to find honest sellers so that you can protect your self. Here are several tips to keep you from getting ripped off and bidding on auctions that are with worthy sellers User Feedback: While it seems... Read more »

Positive Aspects Of Quilting Classes

The developments that have occurred in technology over recent time has help to provide us with many of our comforts. These things have tended to lack human emotions. The prime example of this would have to be machines. More pleasure may be gained by using some thing that is created by hand, especially if you have made it with your own hands. You without are able to enjoy such a pleasure if you choose to learn a craft or art. A example of this would have to be knitting, quilting and many more that... Read more »

Make Yours A Gold Coin Collection

Luscious gold! Gold, which has the periodic table symbol of Au. Although we may not readily recall our high school chemistry and remember what the element Au stands for, when gold is one of the best known precious element on earth. Gold in the history of mankind has always been the standard of wealth and prosperity. Back in the beginning of time, gold symbolizes affluence. Mankind has always been enthralled by this precious metal through the wearing of jewelry, of precious love through a wedding... Read more »